Neymar signs €160 million contract with Al-Hilal

Posted : 14 August 2023

Another high-profile transfer is set for the Saudi league: According to reports from the French newspaper, it's been revealed that Brazilian footballer Neymar has opted to accept an offer from Al-Hilal, a Saudi club, with a lucrative contract of €160 million spanning two seasons.

This move effectively marks Neymar's exit from European football. The agreement has been confirmed by sources, indicating that Neymar has committed to a two-year stint with Al-Hilal, during which he will earn a substantial sum of €160 million. This news comes after Neymar was omitted from Paris Saint-Germain's lineup during their recent 0-0 match against Lorient in the opening round of the French league.

There has been considerable speculation surrounding Neymar's departure from PSG, with the Saudi league, particularly Al-Hilal, being frequently mentioned as a potential destination. Al-Hilal has demonstrated a willingness to invest significantly in the Brazilian national team's star player.

While there were also rumors of a potential return to Barcelona, where Neymar played before joining PSG, the financial challenges faced by the Catalan club have likely hindered any progress on that front.

Al-Hilal has emerged as a highly active participant in the Saudi league's transfer market. Throughout the summer, the club has diligently pursued prominent soccer talents. Their efforts included a €300 million offer to PSG for Kylian Mbappe, though the proposal was rebuffed. Al-Hilal also made attempts to secure the services of Lionel Messi before he ultimately signed with Inter Miami. Al-Hilal is poised to begin their season soon, with a match against Abha Club scheduled for Monday at 18:00.

In preparation for the new season, Al-Hilal has made significant signings. Notable additions to their roster include Ruben Neves from Wolves, Kalidou Koulibaly from Chelsea, Malcolm from Zenit St. Petersburg, and Sergej Milinkovic-Savic from Lazio. Among these acquisitions, Malcolm and Neves are the two most expensive players in the history of the Saudi league, with transfer fees of €60 million and €55 million respectively. Milinkovic-Savic, who joined for €40 million, is another high-profile addition.

Neymar's football journey began at Santos in Brazil, and in 2013, he transferred to Barcelona. At Barcelona, he enjoyed a period of success, winning the Spanish championship twice (2014/15 and 2015/16), the Copa del Rey three times (2014/15, 2015/16, and 2016/17), and clinching the Champions League once (2014/15). In 2017, Neymar moved to Paris Saint-Germain, with whom he secured five French championship titles and three cup victories. Despite his achievements, he fell short of winning the coveted Champions League trophy with PSG.

Neymar's status as the Brazilian national team's standout player is well-established, with 124 appearances and 77 goals to his name. During his time at Barcelona, he netted 68 league goals in 123 matches, while at PSG, he scored 82 league goals across 112 games.

Neymar signs €160 million contract with Al-Hilal

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